How to pronounce bartender
Say it like BAR-ten-der. Bartender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ten
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bartender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bartender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-ten-duh.
What does bartender mean?
- an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
Where does bartender come from?
From bar + tender.
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Questions about saying bartender
How do you pronounce bartender?
Say BAR-ten-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrˌtɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bartender?
Bartender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ten · der.
Is bartender pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə/ (BAH-ten-duh).